Hemosiderin, Sputum




Test Mnemonic

HEMSPU

CPT Codes

  • 88313 - QTY (1)

LOINC ®

40722-1

Performing Laboratory

n/a


Days Performed

Mon - Fri

Turnaround Time

1 - 3 days

Methodology

Name Description
Microscopy 
Iron Stain 

Reference Range

Special Info

Send enough specimen to make three smears on glass slides. Label specimen with patient's name, CCF number, time and date of collection. Specimen can be kept in refrigerator overnight or weekend. Specimen can be kept in refrigerator overnight or weekend. Pediatric patients: gastric washings sufficient quantity to make three glass slides.

Clinical Info

Investigation of intrapulmonary hemorrhage, pulmonary siderosis, or idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis.

Clinical Limitation

n/a

Clinical Reference

n/a